Calling To Hajj Is Calling To Unity Of Power

[Friend]

On the occasion of the time of Al Hajj in Islam
Prophet Ibrahim (PUH)called people to Hajj (in the Holy Qur'aan), to come and see the Islamic unity in the House of Monotheism, and to notice the assembly of dispersed powers in a single forum so as to realize the amazing advantages of Hajj, including self-purification, regulation of a sound socio-economic affairs, and consolidation of the pillars of supremacy across the world as a result of the assembly, unity, and circumambulation of the Sacred House.
Spiritual journey and affinity with God are some of the advantages of Hajj. The light of God’s guidance illuminates susceptible hearts, making them detached from the earth and attached to God. By putting on Ihram, saying Labbayk, circumambulating the House, offering sacrifice, and doing other acts of worship, man’s heart goes through a spiritual stage. Only does God know how many averted hearts have become fond of Him in this Sacred House and how many misled men have become pious and heavenly thanks to the blessings of this holy place. The Holy Quran supports this by saying:

“(The Holy House is) blessed and a guidance for the nations. (3:96)”

The Quranic Verse “They will come to you on foot or every lean camel, coming from every remote path,” is response to the Quranic Verse, “And proclaim among men the pilgrimage,” indicating that the divine call which was spread throughout the world by Prophet Ibrahim (a.s) and then reaffirmed by the ordainment of the Holy Prophet of Islam (saw) left such impact on the Kaaba that it attracted susceptible men from the remotest corners of the world with its magnetic property.

During Hajj season, amazing activity occurs in the corners of the world and large crowd of people pour into Mecca by land, sea, and air, while there is no force, allurement, propaganda, or any other urging factors. People go through all hardships so as to come to visit the Kaaba with love and as soon as their eyes fall on the House of their Beloved, they start prostrating themselves and forgetting all hardships.
It is a result of Prophet Ibrahim’s supplication and God’s answering him:
“.. Therefore, make the hearts of some people yearn towards them... (the Holy Quraan; 14:37)”

When, carrying out God’s order, Prophet Ibrahim (a.s) brought his wife Hagar and the infant Ismaeel (Prophet Ishmael) to al-Hijaz desert and had to leave them alone there, raising his hands towards the sky, supplicated:

“O our Lord! Surely, I have settled a part of my offspring in a valley unproductive of fruit near They Sacred House, our Lord! That they may keep up prayer; therefore, make the hearts of some people yearn towards them and provide them with fruits; haply they may be grateful. (The Holy Quran; 14:37)

Man’s attraction to the House of God and forum of monotheism, on the one hand, and the great assembly of the ummah in a single place for performing a series of common religious acts, extremely inspiring in creating understanding and unity of thoughts, on the other, is a great heavenly asset bestowed on Muslims by God. Moral virtues, the power to fight atheism, and a spiritual way of living both in the world and the Hereafter, are some

God knows that the human society is in need for a single forum respected by all—a sanctuary where all people can join hands and hearts to solve problems and walk on the path to a happy life with the power of unity. Hence, he has made the Kaaba in such a strange place with sanctity. The same question is sufficient to make us understand that the philosophy behind whatever God has made and that He is the Knower of all things.

Visitation of the Sacred House does not benefit God, for He is above what we think of Him. Rather it is a grace from the Almighty God. By call to Hajj, God has made man distinct from animals.

One of the advantages of human beings is the virtue of gratitude to the Benefactor though this quality exists to some extent in certain animals but it is not a necessary quality in them. Yet man cannot possibly do without it unless he has lost his human nature as a result of indulging in carnal desires and lusts and has become an animal. In this connection, the Holy Quran says: “They are as cattle, nay, they are in worse errors; these are the heedless ones. (7:179)”

Evidently, not only do such bestial ones refuse to thank their benefactor but also they will deny Him

Islam is the religion of intellectual development of shedding the childish splendor of the world and of affinity with the Creator of the universe. Moreover, it is the propagator of equality between the poor and the rich, man and woman before the law of truth and justice. It is based on unity of faith, which is the strongest factor among human being.
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What do you know about Hajj in Islam ???


Thanks to all

[I, Brian]

Here is a question - are non-Muslims allowed to join with Muslims on the Hajj?

[muslima]

No i dont think non-muslims are allowed to perform haj.

[muslima]

Hajj is a symbol of unity, because Hajj makes all people the same in their clothing, deeds, rituals, qiblah and the places they visit. So no one is better than anyone else, king or slave, rich or poor, are all the same.

So the people are equal in terms of rights and duties. They are equal in this sacred place, and differences in colour and nationality do not matter; no one has the right to differentiate between them.

Unity of feelings, unity of rituals.

Unity in purpose, unity in action.

Unity in words. “People come from Adam, and Adam came from dust. No Arab is superior to a non-Arab and no white man is superior to a black man, except in terms of piety (taqwa).”

More than two million Muslims all standing in one place, wearing the same clothes, sharing one aim, with one slogan, calling upon one Lord and following one Prophet… what unity can be greater than this..?

[thipps]

Originally Posted by I, Brian

Here is a question - are non-Muslims allowed to join with Muslims on the Hajj?

Assalam-o-Alaikum,
I assume they would just like to watch. I dont know why they would want to do all that muslims do on the hajj. But anyway, non-muslims are not allowed by teh Saudi Government to even enter Makkah, so they cant even watch it. You will have to sit in front of the television in the comfort of your home for that.
Hope that answers your question.

[I, Brian]

It's very rare I watch TV these days.

I was under the impression that I would not be allowed anywhere near the actual rock, but that I'd be fine to camp out with the other pilgrims??

[thipps]

Originally Posted by I, Brian

It's very rare I watch TV these days.

I was under the impression that I would not be allowed anywhere near the actual rock, but that I'd be fine to camp out with the other pilgrims??

Assalam-o-Alaikum Brian,
I assume you are talking about the black stone which is at one corner of the Kaa'bah. There is such a rush there all the time of the year anyway and in Hajj, there are over 2 million people in Makkah, so even most muslims cant get to it during the Hajj. And you wont be able to camp with the pilgrims either as all of them would be in Makkah and they do what they need to do in that city and you will not be allowed in the city limits as i explained before.
I guess you will have to make an exception on tv viewing

[I, Brian]

Maybe I'll visit Mecca some other time?

Or are non-Muslims *never* allowed to visit??

[thipps]

Originally Posted by I, Brian

Maybe I'll visit Mecca some other time?

Or are non-Muslims *never* allowed to visit??

Assalam-o-Alaikum Brian,
What i explained about the restrictions put by the Saudi Government are permanent. Non-muslims are not allowed in Makkah at any time of the year.
If you want to try and slip through by covert means, you can try... thats another story.
Hope that answers your question.

[I, Brian]

Thanks for that - much appreciated.

[Friend]

I, Brian,,You are more welcome

We Muslims now at (at these days) AlHajj days
we hope to spread peace to all human beings

I pray for Allah to bless all